Educational Leadership (MA) Virtual Information Session

One Program. Many Pathways to Leadership.

Ready to step into leadership and guide positive change in schools and districts? Join Montclair State University faculty and Graduate Admissions to explore the Master of Arts (MA) in Educational Leadership offered in online, in-person, and hybrid formats.

During this virtual information session, you'll learn how this 36-credit program prepares certified educators for administrative roles such as principal, supervisor or director and how you can choose the pathway that fits your life, including the Fast Track, which lets you earn your degree online in as little as 14 months while continuing to work full-time.

What We'll Cover

• Four ways to earn the MA: Core Choice, Fast Track, fully online, and Off-Site district cohorts
• Flexible course formats: online (7-week or 14-week sessions), hybrid including weekends, and campus-based
• The Fast Track structure: 14 months, fully online, summer-to-summer cohorts and three classes per semester
• Coursework in leadership theory, organizational management and educational policy
• Practical skills in supervision, curriculum development and data-driven decision-making
• Preparation for the New Jersey Principal and Supervisor certifications
• A 24-credit pathway if you already hold New Jersey Supervisor Certification
• An emphasis on equity and inclusion in schools and districts
• Internships and field experiences in authentic school settings
• Admissions requirements: two short-answer essays, letters of recommendation (one for Fast Track, two for other options), no GRE and rolling deadlines

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